Satellite Assembly Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Satellite Assembly Technician Pay Rate: $22 to $35 per hour Location: Redmond, WA Available Shifts 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM Position Overview We are looking for skilled Satellite Assembly Technicians to help build and integrate components for advanced satellite systems. This role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly, ensuring exceptional precision and quality throughout the production process. Key Responsibilities Assemble small electrical sub?assemblies. Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of satellite components, subassemblies, and full vehicle systems. Install PCB assemblies into product chassis. Build battery cell modules and assemble solar modules/arrays. Perform wire harnessing. Solder and desolder SMT and through?hole components. Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes. Conduct functional testing of hardware—including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown. Operate and troubleshoot complex automated equipment. Support prototype test capability development for spacecraft components. Assist with installing and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. Maintain and track calibration of lab equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on test and data acquisition equipment. Identify testing needs, maintain consumables inventory, and help develop procedures. Set up tests across multiple regimes (thermal, shock, vibration, thermal vacuum). Manage workload and independently execute tasks to meet deadlines. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to interpret drawings, controlled documentation, and process instructions. Strong computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Must be available to work overtime. High school diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience in electro?mechanical or mechanical assembly and integration. Proficiency in wire harnessing, sub?assembly work, blueprint reading, and interpreting schematics. Knowledge of electrical wiring standards, IPC?610, IPC?620, J?STD, and soldering practices. Experience in electro?mechanical, precision, or high?volume manufacturing. IPC and/or J?STD certifications. Experience with prototype assembly and test execution. Soldering experience. Why Join Us? We offer competitive compensation, overtime opportunities, and equity options for direct placements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, and shuttle service from multiple Seattle locations Monday through Friday. Work Environment This role requires long periods of standing and occasional climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, and stretching. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Most assembly work is performed while standing. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $72800.00/yr. lots of OT: 7-20 hours of overtime weekly competitive pay company equity in the form of company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks 10 paid holidays 3 weeks of accrued PTO Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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